·It is estimated that only 10% of home buyers
can visualize the potential of a home. That means 90% are not going to be able
to look past dirt, clutter, and imperfections.

·According to the National Association of Realtors
(NAR), the average staging investment is between 1 and 3% of the home's
asking price, which generates a return of 8 to 10%. That's a pretty good
investment.

·In a 2009 Home Gain Survey of over 2,000
Realtors, it was discovered that home staging typically provides a 586% return
on investment.

·According to a 2011 study by HomeGain.com, these are some
top updates you can make to prepare your home for sale that will result in the
greatest return on your investment:

Clean and declutter: 872%

Lighten & brighten: 572%

Landscaping (both front and
back): 473%

Paint interior: 250%

Update kitchen: 237%

Update bathroom: 172%

·Staged homes spent 83% less time on the
market than non-staged homes. (HomeGain.com)

DukeUniversity conducted a
survey to determine the importance people place on certain staging principles.
In other words, they stated how important they felt these principles were when
staging a home. The participants rated the principles on a scale of 1-7. These
are just a few.

Clean the home. When buying something new, you want it to be clean. Likewise, when buyers are buying their home, it is new to them and

they expect it to be clean. Clean and shiny things sell much better than dirty and messy things. The same is true with your home. When a home is clean and well repaired, it doesn't mean that it is desirable. To have your home sell faster and for more, you need to have it be desirable. You want buyers to desire your home over all the other homes on the market.

Staging creates the strong desire. Through properly staging your home you will create focal points and a sense of lifestyle. One where buyers picture themselves relaxing, raising a family or entertaining friends.

Staged homes sell much more rapidly than non-staged homes. Marketing experts indicate that staged homes sell 30 to 50%. The longer a home is on the market, the more likely there will be a sales reduction. Buyers think that if a home has been on the market for some time, that there must be something wrong with it or that the seller will be anxious to sell and will take much less than the asking price.

Positive impression

First impressions are positive on staged homes, rather then negative.

Less than a minute

Research has shown that buyers initially make up their mind in less than a minute on whether they want a home or not. Therefore, curb appeal is key. After a buyer's initial decision in the first minute, they will either confirm that decision or rescinded it in the next 6 to 20 minutes as they view your home.

Ready to move in

Staged homes appear to be in “Ready to move-in” condition. Buyers overwhelmingly prefer homes where they can just move-in and start enjoying life in their new home. They will pay a premium for this.

No imagination needed

When only 5% of the population can truly visualize how beautiful a home can be or see past the clutter, grime and so-so appearance; then staging becomes paramount for a fast sale at a great price.

Competitive advantage

Staged homes have a competitive advantage over other homes that are not staged.

Well maintained

Staged homes give off the appearance of being well-maintained and cared for. This is the underlying psychological message that is sent to potential buyers.

Appraisers

Appraisers see the home in a more positive light and are more likely to appraise the home higher than a similar non-staged home.

Shown more

Properly staged homes are showing much more often by realtors. For they, enjoy showing a property that is attractive and excites buyers. Well staged homes are always at the top of the list when it comes to which homes an agent will show.

Extra showings

Homes which do not meet a buyers exact criteria, but which are well staged, often get shown anyway, because the agent feels that the beautifully staged home, may be an exception to the buyers criteria

More advertising

Brokerage firms enjoy advertising beautifully staged homes, for they draw more business to their firm. You, as the seller, will benefit from their extra promotional materials and marketing

Higher sales price

The better home shows, the more that it will sell for. This is more dollars in your pocket. Non-staged homes are more likely to require price reductions in order to sell , versus staged homes, which are more likely to have a number of offers and possibly a bidding war or to sell over the asking price.

Where buyer's see themselves talking withfriends and preparing gourmet meals.

Kitchens have now become the Center Stage for home life and entertaining. No longer a closed off room where food is prepared and then brought out to another room.

Lifestyles have changed, as well as, buyers expectations. Stage your kitchen properly and you will be surprised how beautiful it will be, regardless of age. You will not need to spend tons of money or remodel your kitchen to make it Center Stage.

Fabulous Kitchen 3 Necessary Steps

The first step, involves making the kitchen appear larger; that it has more room than it presently appears have. This involves, reducing clutter and items on the counter tops, as well as removing extra pots, pans, and other stored items in the cabinets.

Second step is the proper cleaning the kitchen. Windows, floors, countertops, appliances and cabinets. This is the least costly, but most critical of the three steps.

The third step is adding theWow. Staging the kitchen. flowers, fruit bowls, and new kitchen towels. Add a little ♥Sex Appeal to entice your buyers.

Develop focal points that buyers’ will remember later. Distinguishing your home from others.

Bright, clean and luxurious baths sell homes. Buyers just love luxurious looking bath rooms. Does this mean you need to spend lots of money and remodel. Absolutely not. But you do need to clean, brighten and stage your baths.

Romantic touches that create "sex appeal" and stimulate the imagination will remind buyers of how wonderful their life would be, if only they had your home.

Staging Packages

PACKAGE #1:CONSULTATION ONLY: Call for Quote

A.How to create FOCAL POINTS that buyers will remember.B. Provide decorating tips that create elegance and stunning looks WITH WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE.C. Explain how to MAKE YOUR HOME APPEAR LARGER by changing paint, lighting, and furniture arrangement.